Oxford Diecast - NH1003 - Automobile, Hillman, Imperial - Painted/Unlettered - BKV 532K

Specific Item Information: The Hillman Imp from the 1960s-1970s is registered BKV 532K from 1971-72. Developed as a direct competitor to the Mini, it was quite a nippy little car for its time, featuring a rear 875cc engine, rear wheel drive and a unique rear opening hatch.

Decorated in bright red with contrasting ivory seating and black interior trim, the exterior includes a chrome finish to the wheels and the Hillman marque across the front of the bonnet. An additional detail sees the Imp Super lettering on the rear wings behind the rear wheels, which indicates a superior fixtures and fittings specification to the standard version, manufactured between 1965 and 1974, although mechanically there was not much difference.

Model Information: Factory painted and assembled, the Oxford Diecast line of metal vehicle models are 1:148 (British) N-Scale.

Road Name History: Some items are designed to have their owner add whatever company marking they choose, usually in the form of decals or dry-transfers. These items are painted in a generic prototypical fashion but with all company affiliation deliberately left off.

Manufacturer Information: Established in 1993, Oxford Diecast is a British Company that specializes in high-quality die-cast metal vehicles. Produced in various scales, the firm's models are marketed as collector items, gifts, and promotional products. Their largest production goes to OO scale (1:76) and in 2015 they introduced railway products under 'Oxford Rail' brand.
Their N-scale collection is using the 1:148 scale ratio as most British manufacturers.